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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,779.35, 4,158.41 and 2,430.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,779.35, 4,158.41 and 2,430.10 is: 3,635.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,779.35 : 4,158.41 = 2,430.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,779.35/4,158.41 = 2,430.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,779.35x = 4,158.41 × 2,430.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,779.35x = 10,105,345.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,105,345.19/2,779.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,635.87

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